, there were about 29,000

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s registered in

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, equivalent to one for every 250 residents, the seventh-highest in the United States.

Government policy

Initially, Arizona's registration fee for electric vehicles was 1% of the equivalent fee for gas-powered vehicles. However, this changed to 20% in 2022, and will become 100% in 2023.

Charging stations

, there were about 900 public

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locations with 2,200 charging ports in Arizona. The

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, signed into law in November 2021, allocates to charging stations in Arizona.

Manufacturing

Arizona is home to a large number of electric vehicle manufacturing plants, including those for

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, Lucid Motors, and

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. The state "has the potential to become a massive global leader in emerging auto manufacturing". Arizona has also been proposed as a hub for

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mining, with the intent of using copper for electric vehicles.

By region

Flagstaff

In March 2021, electric vehicle manufacturer UACJ Whitehall announced plans to build a plant in Flagstaff.

Phoenix

, there were 63 public charging stations in Phoenix.

Tucson

In June 2021, the

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city council approved an ordinance requiring new single- and double-family homes to have at least one parking space designated for electric vehicle charging.

Indian reservations

In December 2021, the

Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community The Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community comprises two distinct Native American tribes—the Pima (O'odham language: Onk Akimel O'odham, ''meaning "Salt River People"'') and the Maricopa (Maricopa language: Xalychidom Piipaash, ''meani ...

announced plans to fully transition its community bus fleet to electric.

References

{{Electric vehicles Road transportation in Arizona